Mississippians will have an additional day to enjoy this year’s state fair. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will now run from Thursday, October 3, through Monday, October 14, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. … Continued
With the state’s largest car show just around the corner, the Mississippi Lottery is celebrating in fitting fashion. Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6, lottery players can find newly designed Cruisin’ the Coast-themed scratch-offs at local retailers across Mississippi. The $5 tickets … Continued
Two of the largest Mississippi-owned banks will be merging operations. Tupelo-based Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares, Inc., of Hattiesburg, jointly announced on Monday that the two parties have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The First will be … Continued
Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers. Highs will be in the mid-90s with heat index readings from 111 to 116. Tonight will be clear with patchy fog after midnight and lows in the … Continued
Mississippi State’s summer saw some flashes where recruiting was moving in the right direction, but as the summer ends and camp begins, the Bulldogs are missing some key pieces to the class of 2025. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss … Continued
Just under $7 million dollars is being spread across 17 Mississippi airports for improvements at the facilities. The money, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, will help the airports upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, as well as purchase new … Continued
A former Mississippi high school soccer coach has been sentenced to five years in prison for sex crimes against children. Luke Mason was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department in March 2021 after investigators found evidence that he used … Continued
A man has been arrested and faces more than 20 counts of animal cruelty in north Mississippi. On Sunday, officers with the Corinth Police Department took Jonathan Hurst into custody after authorities discovered several “severely malnourished” dogs at the man’s … Continued
A pair of meteor showers will peak at the same time this week, dotting the night sky with as many as 25 meteors per hour. According to the American Meteor Society, the Southern Delta Aquariid peaks in late July. This … Continued
A horse jockey at the Neshoba County Fair had to be airlifted to Jackson after being injured during a race on Sunday. Per a report from WTOK, the horse Jordan Goss was on decided to go off track with the … Continued